16 May 1872
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Newspaper
Cumberland Daily Times
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1872
Page
1
Local notices include marriages and deaths with social notes and brief commercial news items. Advertisements and editorial sections accompany the latest telegraph updates and miscellaneous items from the period.
A dense timetable lists lodge meetings at Odd Fellows Hall with various numbers and nights, plus numerous church services across Baltimore Street locations. It includes congregational times at Rev. Holloway, Rev. Nice, Rev. Chandler, and other pastors, detailing Masses, sermons, Sunday Schools, and worship weeks.
The circuit court for Allowany county opens in January and April for civil and criminal business. A chancery term starts the first Monday in July, and the orphan’s court sits on the first Tuesday.
The notice lists train times for the Baltimore and Ohio and related lines. It names mail trains expressed as arriving and departing at Cumberland Cincinnati and Washington with varying early morning and night slots, plus a Cumberland branch schedule and returning Cumberland timings.
Special from Baltimore reports Gen. Thomas F. Burke chosen as president of the Irish Confederation amid missing records concerns. The Baltimore dispatch notes the Chamber of Commerce urging acceptance of the British ultimatum as delegates debate policy. The Stair Builders union also features in local industrial actions.
The National Convention of the Irish Confederation was organized with delegates from every state. Gen. Thos. F. Burke was elected President, and committees were appointed as the day focused on organization.
The article describes flowers opening and closing at varying hours, noting marigolds waking with the sun and night bloomers like the cereus. It mentions figures such as Ex-President Fillmore in retirement, and travelers and clergy—Chapin of New York on crutches, Mosby with Grant, and a renown of political books donated to Frederick College.
The Baltimore and Potomac Depot bill advanced through the session in a key legislative action. Officials and market observers noted potential impacts on transportation and related commerce as discussions continue.
In New York at 2 30 p.m. the gold market closed at 1 144 with prices easing on the day. The report notes the current quotation and market condition as traders watch near term demand and supply dynamics.
Reports from New York and Maryland detail drought reducing water supply, forcing mills to consider steam as motive power. Observers warn mid summer rains are crucial, as water-dependent industries face half-time runs and potential production disruption.
The United States and Great Britain dispute over damages from Confederate cruisers based in British ports. American commissioners at the Geneva Conference estimate total direct commerce losses at nineteen million dollars, including six million for Shenandoah damage. An editorial notes Shenandoah prize money was listed as one million dollars in the log book, not six million as claimed.
The Democratic State Central Committee met in secret in Des Moines on May 16 and issued a call for a state convention in the city on June 11 to choose twenty two delegates to the Baltimore National Democratic Convention. The committee reportedly divided evenly over support for Greeley or a regular nominee.
An advertisement extols Wheeler & Wilson sewing machines claiming top family use sales, 700,000 made, 2000 workers turning out 700 daily, with 65 parts versus rivals 210 to 290. It urges visits to 103 Baltimore St to compare quality and durability against older competitors. The piece also includes political and horse racing items, including Democratic sentiment in Pennsylvania and Frogtown’s Lexington race win.
In Baltimore City the Rev J D Heton counsel filed a declaration in a libel suit by Dr Hutsom against the Baltimore American over alleged defamation. The suit seeks 100000 dollars in damages. Goonstricken. James L Cole of Washington County Virginia owns a ten year old cow yielding nine gallons daily for six weeks after calving and providing milk for the calf as well. The cow has her eighth calf.
Joseph Gegan of Gegan and Bros. insurance agents shot himself yesterday, leaving a letter saying he was of sound mind and urging others not to marry. A church court case against Rev. L. D. Huston will begin Tuesday with both sides counseled and no public proceedings until after the examination. A jury awarded Union Railroad $5,000 against Baltimore and Havre de Grace Turnpike for right of way for a passenger train switch.
In Washington on May 16 the Senate passed the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Depot Bill without amendment. Morrell triggered laughter by moving for a two member committee to visit Thomas Scott of the Pennsylvania Central Railroad to ask if he had any further communication for the Senate.
Kowata Circus in Chicago reports a chaotic night at the Great Eastern when the manager ignored tent capacity, tickets sold beyond seating, the ring was breached and the performance halted, crowds occupied the ring while the show ended abruptly. The Labor Question notes workers approve arbitration to settle disputes, with half chosen by employers and half by workers, and reiterates support for cooperation to avert strikes.
The Rochester gathering on May 16 convened at 1 p.m. with the report of the Delegates Committee read. It recommended delegates at large Hon. J. T. Hoffman Silas Dean and Senator Murphy, each confirmed by unanimous vote. Alternate delegates were chosen for each Congressional district before adjournment.
Telegrams report the Copper Biot strike is over as miners at Schoolcraft and Franklin mines resume work in Portage Lake. No troops have arrived. The Presbyterian Church General Assembly opens with a sermon by Rev. Dr. T. K. Humphrey, retiring moderator.
A Martinsburg Statesman excerpt notes a Moorefield Advertiser editor’s concern over copying a West Virginia Press Association plan to tour for exhibition. It praises bass specimens as likely draws for a traveling show, comparing interest to Barnum's attractions.
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